Terrence Edward Dunlavey papers

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Terrence Edward Dunlavey papers

Dates: 1903-1952

Collection Number: MS 727

Creator/Collector: Dunlavey, Terrence Edward

Extent: .45 linear feet

Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Sacramento, California 95814

Abstract: Includes biographical materials, identification cards, railroad passes, timebooks, union traveling cards, and other material relating to the railroad career of Terrence Edward Dunlavey.

Language of Material: English

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Terrence Edward Dunlavey papers. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Acquisition Information

Gift of Bonnie Burnett-Smith, 2012

Biography/Administrative History

Terrence Edward Dunlavey was born in Canada on January 26, 1877. He appears to have worked as a signalmen and a brakeman, possibly for Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Western Pacific. He may have also been a union organizer, though that is not confirmed. He died June 24, 1957.

Scope and Content of Collection

Includes biographical materials, identification cards, railroad passes, timebooks, union traveling cards, and other material relating to the railroad career of Terrence Edward Dunlavey. Union pins and a brakeman hat badge have been cataloged separately as part of the Museum's permanent collections.